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A rocket launched from Sriharikota at 10:18 AM IST experienced a deviation during the PS3 stage while carrying defense equipment and commercial satellites. ISRO formed a Failure Analysis Committee following the incident.

The EOS-N1 satellite was among the payloads. The Kestrel Initial Demonstrator capsule from Spanish startup Orbital Paradigm survived the mishap, transmitting telemetry data after separation. Investigations are underway regarding the third-stage failure, affecting future missions like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-4. Despite the PSLV setback, the KID capsule's survival offers valuable data for private space ventures.